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Security · 20 outlets · 8m ago

Israeli Students Injured, One Killed, After Playing With Hezbollah Cluster Munition

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Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

10 sources · 1h ago

Security

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

10 sources · 1h ago

Security

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

9 sources · 1h ago2

Security

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

23 sources · 3h ago6

Across the Israeli press

how each group of the press covered the same events

Security · 18 sources · 2h ago

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

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World · 6 sources · 25m ago

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

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Politics · 15 sources · 2h ago

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

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Politics · 7 sources · 1h ago

Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps

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Politics · 16 sources · 4h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

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How the headlines differ

the same event, as each newsroom wrote it

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Developing

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Tech · 4 sources · 1h ago

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

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Culture · 3 sources · 1h ago

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel

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Ongoing stories

events that did not end yesterday

Day 39 · 61 updates

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Poll Shows Netanyahu Opponents Leading Knesset Seat Count

10 minutes ago

Day 8 · 3 updates

Gaza Life Remains Bleak Three Years After War's Start

Gaza's Ceasefire Anniversary Marked by Ongoing Ruin and Discontent

12 minutes ago

Day 9 · 13 updates

Maccabi Haifa FC Refuses to Distribute Tickets for Teddy Stadium Games

Low Fan Turnout at Teddy Stadium Amidst Maccabi Haifa Protest

13 minutes ago

Day 9 · 10 updates

Yosef Haddad Responds to Controversy Over Past Support for Two-State Solution

Yosef Haddad's Past Aid to Gaza Children and Stance on Gaza's Future Questioned

17 minutes ago

Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

A new poll released two weeks before elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar! party leading with 23 mandates, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has 20. The opposition bloc holds 54 mandates, the coalition 49, and Arab parties 13. Several smaller parties are projected to fall below the electoral threshold.

Kikar HaShabbat32m ago

Herzog Reportedly Explores Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Government Post-Election
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New Poll Shows Netanyahu Facing Serious Challenge
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Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel
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Security

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion

A school group was on a trail in Israel's Naftali Forest when a deadly Hezbollah cluster munition exploded, injuring ten students and one adult. The trail had been marked as closed by the Jewish National Fund due to war damage, though police confirmed the trip had permits. Authorities are investigating how the students accessed the restricted area. Access to the site will be temporarily restricted.

3 newsrooms28m ago3

Air France Faces Flight Suspension Over Israeli Crew Nationality Rules
Kipa10m ago
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Netanyahu Seeks Saudi Approval for Strikes Against Houthis Amid Yemen Tensions
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Cluster Bomb Fragment Kills Student, Injures 23 in Northern Israel
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Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

Microsoft is restructuring its Copilot Studio group in Israel, resulting in the elimination of dozens of jobs. This move aligns with a wider trend of layoffs in the Israeli high-tech industry. The company stated it will support affected employees. Despite industry shifts due to AI, Israeli high-tech employment was stable in early 2026.

9 newsrooms1h ago

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire
Ice1h ago
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Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million
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Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet
3 newsrooms3h ago
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World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

11 newsrooms5h ago

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings
Mako2h ago
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Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion
Israel Hayom5h ago
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Tourists Caught Shoplifting at 7-Eleven in Thailand, Sparking Accusations Online
Israel Hayom6h ago
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Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

American cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli company Orion Security for an estimated $500 million. Orion Security, founded in 2024, has developed an AI-driven platform for protecting sensitive data. The deal is not yet finalized, and the outcome remains uncertain. The company had previously raised $38 million, with its latest funding round in February 2024 totaling $32 million.

2 newsrooms1h ago

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments
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Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones
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New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways
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Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to a heckler at his Chicago show who accused him of making light of the Gaza war by promising to donate the cost of her ticket to Israel. The woman shouted that "22,000 Palestinians have been killed" and called the situation "genocide." Seinfeld's quick-witted response was met with audience applause, and security removed the protester. This incident follows similar disruptions at his shows, where Seinfeld has consistently shown support for Israel.

11 newsrooms3h ago9

Actress Magi Azarzar Reflects on Career Milestones
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Riki Gal Marks 60 Years in Music, Remembers Late Colleagues
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New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance
Israel Hayom31m ago
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Israeli and Hebrew news, translated to clear English — today's top stories

Israeli Students Injured, One Killed, After Playing With Hezbollah Cluster Munition

Netanyahu Aide Used ChatGPT for Qatar Image Campaign, Probe Reveals

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Indonesian Crew Member

Injured Student Describes Ordnance Explosion During School Trip

Russian-Israeli Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Small Donation to Navalny Group

Dutch City Bans Israeli Fans Over Security Fears

Kfar Saba Mayor Denies Bribery Allegations, Blames Wife

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

Across the Israeli press

Netanyahu Advisor's Chats Leaked Online Following Security Lapses

Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

How the headlines differ

Haifa Area Schools Closed Due to High Benzene Levels

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

Developing

Salesforce Acquires Israeli AI Analytics Startup Loops for $30 Million

Royal Ballet Star Natalia Osipova to Premiere New Work in Israel

Ongoing stories

Poll Shows New Alliances Dim Likelihood of Opposition Forming Government

Gaza Life Remains Bleak Three Years After War's Start

Maccabi Haifa FC Refuses to Distribute Tickets for Teddy Stadium Games

Yosef Haddad Responds to Controversy Over Past Support for Two-State Solution

Politics

New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Campaign Gaining, But Opposition Bloc Leads

Herzog Reportedly Explores Netanyahu-Eisenkot Unity Government Post-Election

New Poll Shows Netanyahu Facing Serious Challenge

Gaza War Resumption Dominates Election Panel in Southern Israel

Security

Israeli Forest Trail Closed Before Deadly Hezbollah Cluster Bomb Explosion

Air France Faces Flight Suspension Over Israeli Crew Nationality Rules

Netanyahu Seeks Saudi Approval for Strikes Against Houthis Amid Yemen Tensions

Cluster Bomb Fragment Kills Student, Injures 23 in Northern Israel

Economy

Microsoft Joins Layoff Trend, Dozens of Israeli Jobs at Risk

From Ventilation Systems to Billionaire: Rami Ungar's Business Empire

Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million

Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet

World

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Unequal Inheritance for Half-Siblings

Israel's Hypocrisy on Jewish Identity and Conversion

Tourists Caught Shoplifting at 7-Eleven in Thailand, Sparking Accusations Online

Tech

CrowdStrike in Advanced Talks to Acquire Israeli Cyber Firm Orion Security for $500 Million

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Israeli AI System Aims to Detect Suspicious Flight Crew Via Smartphones

New Chip Model Simulates Air Pollutant Effects on Human Airways

Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him

Actress Magi Azarzar Reflects on Career Milestones

Riki Gal Marks 60 Years in Music, Remembers Late Colleagues

New Micro-Horror Series 'Cringe' Premieres with Mysterious Disappearance